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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of FanDuel (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NHL FanDuel Optimizer.
| C | Aleksander Barkov |
| C | Sebastian Aho |
| W | Ryan Donato |
| W | Tom Wilson |
| W | Brett Connolly |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| D | Jared Spurgeon |
| D | Tyler Myers |
| G | Braden Holtby |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 136.15 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $7,700 | 20.07 | 2.61 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,600 | 17.91 | 2.36 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $7,400 | 14.77 | 2.00 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $8,000 | 14.22 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | NJ | $7,700 | 20.07 | 2.61 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $7,600 | 17.91 | 2.36 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $4,300 | 9.52 | 2.21 |
| Max Domi | CAR | $6,100 | 13.09 | 2.15 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,100 | 22.25 | 2.44 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $8,300 | 16.68 | 2.01 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,300 | 15.95 | 2.53 |
| Brendan Gallagher | CAR | $7,300 | 14.89 | 2.04 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | WSH | $6,600 | 14.70 | 2.23 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,900 | 14.31 | 2.07 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $6,000 | 14.09 | 2.35 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $6,700 | 13.90 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Donato | NSH | $3,600 | 10.19 | 2.83 |
| Tom Wilson | DAL | $4,900 | 13.04 | 2.66 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,300 | 15.95 | 2.53 |
| Joel Armia | CAR | $4,000 | 9.85 | 2.46 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,100 | 22.25 | 2.44 |
| Brett Connolly | DAL | $4,200 | 10.16 | 2.42 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,400 | 10.55 | 2.40 |
| Justin Williams | WSH | $6,000 | 14.09 | 2.35 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,500 | 14.11 | 2.17 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $5,800 | 12.49 | 2.15 |
| Shea Weber | CAR | $5,500 | 12.41 | 2.26 |
| Dougie Hamilton | WSH | $5,400 | 11.99 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Pesce | WSH | $3,600 | 8.70 | 2.42 |
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $3,900 | 9.16 | 2.35 |
| Jared Spurgeon | NSH | $5,000 | 11.72 | 2.34 |
| Mike Matheson | CHI | $3,600 | 8.36 | 2.32 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,900 | 21.65 | 2.43 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $9,100 | 20.27 | 2.23 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $8,300 | 19.44 | 2.34 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $8,500 | 17.40 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $8,900 | 21.65 | 2.43 |
| Curtis McElhinney | WSH | $8,300 | 19.44 | 2.34 |
| Carey Price | CAR | $9,100 | 20.27 | 2.23 |
| John Gibson | LA | $7,300 | 14.94 | 2.05 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.